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Fishingfool2

03-05-2017 01:58 PM

Reel for blackfishing

Using 60 pound braid with 15 foot leader. What reels should I look at

Thx

Walleyed

03-05-2017 04:50 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Kinda depends on how much money you want to spend. I got a Saltiga 15 for bottom fishing and I won't tell my wife what it cost. :D

A lot of people like the maxell hybrid too

Or you could find a used jigmaster.

Lots of choices. My one recommendation is to get a star drag, not a lever for bottom fishing.

hammer4reel

03-05-2017 06:47 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

I use Both a star drag as well as a lever drag.
I personally like the lever drag alot more for blackfishing really ruff stuff
Both reels are made in the Penn fathom series.
I like the reels in the sizes 15 and 25 narrow.
good drags and smooth as silk

Duffman

03-05-2017 07:42 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Newell 220

Capt. Lou

03-05-2017 08:09 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Penn Fathom excellent reels , I would personally use the 15 however if I u like wreck fishing as well 25N Fathom .
These r star drags , some may prefer lever I've used both like star for bottom wreck fishing etc.

Ryelof

03-05-2017 08:11 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walleyed (Post 475715)

Kinda depends on how much money you want to spend. I got a Saltiga 15 for bottom fishing and I won't tell my wife what it cost. :D

A lot of people like the maxwells hybrid too

Or you could find a used jigmaster.

Lots of choices. My one recommendation is to get a star drag, not a lever for bottom fishing.

I use a Saltiga 20, I lie about what it cost, but it is excellent for bottom fishing.

ifish2016

03-06-2017 10:40 AM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

I have an Avet SXJ and it works great for Tog and everything Inshore.

MrAC1980

03-07-2017 12:41 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

What's your budget and do you prefer lever drag or star drag?

Fishingfool2

03-07-2017 11:20 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Looking to spend less than $200. I am looking at a penn fathom 15 star drag

BugEye Chris

03-08-2017 05:36 AM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

I like the canyon h s 15
Low profile light weight but
Strong as hell

SplitShot

03-08-2017 08:19 AM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

My go to blackfish reel is a Saltiga 15 and love it... but unfortunately is more then you're looking to spend right now ;)

MrAC1980

03-08-2017 02:24 PM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishingfool2 (Post 475889)

Looking to spend less than $200. I am looking at a penn fathom 15 star drag

Good choice. If you're using braid, go with the tiny bit smaller fathom 12. You won't be disappointed... You shouldn't have a problem finding them on sale right now too during show season!

SaltLife1980

03-21-2017 12:30 AM

Re: Reel for blackfishing

Break out the credit card and join the Accurate Valiant 300 club!

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